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Welcome to Downtown Batavia!
Congratulations, you've discovered one of the best kept secrets in the Fox Valley and western Chicago suburbs - Batavia, Illinois! Plan to come for day trip or as part of a longer extended stay. Just 38 miles west of downtown Chicago along banks of the beautiful Fox River, downtown Batavia is waiting to host you and your family. Download our downtown Batavia brochure here that includes a map and ideas of things to do or phone our office at (630) 761-3528 and we'll be happy to mail you a copy.

Open Space Recreation

Whether you like to bicycle, fish, walk, run or bird watch, we have acres of space waiting for you to explore. Also, don't miss our many large sporting events (Batavia Triathlon and Half-Marathon) and many others that take place downtown. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of your life, escape to our downtown to slow yourself down and enjoy nature. If you're lucky, you'll even spot the family of bald eagles currently nesting on the south end of the Fox River

Arts Abound!
It seems everywhere you turn downtown Batavia defines itself with art. Driving along Rt. 25 at Wilson Street you'll encounter a sculpture garden nestled in the corner landscape. Walking on the Riverwalk you'll find "Circle of Peace" statue or the taleidescope beckoning you to "take it for a whirl." You'll also encounter art while walking across our new bridge or the newly painted mural (pictured above) behind Prairie Path Cycle. The arts are a driving force behind our downtown revitalization and include the visual arts (Water Street Studio) with a new and growing artists' colony, performing arts (Albright Theatre), and musical arts (Ispirare School of Music and Music Matters). Our quarterly arts walks feature the work of local artists and all are invited. Check our calendar of events for dates - public is most welcome!

Shop!

Known for our windmills and natural setting, our specialty stores and over 20 restaurants complement your visit and await your arrival. Plan your trip with our new downtown brochure or online business directory to make the most of your visit.
History is Here

Limestone from our local quarries is featured on our historic churches and buildings. Windmills once manufactored in our downtown spin to the rhythm of the wind and are showcased on our beautiful volunteer-build Riverwalk. Mary Todd Lincoln artifacts and train history are also preserved at the Batavia Depot Museum as well as a history walk along the Riverwalk denoting our relationship with the Fox River.
Downtown Batavia Welcomes You!

Whether you are a Batavia resident looking to get involved or an organization trying to get the word out, you are in the right place!

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Volunteer
We are ALWAYS looking for volunteers to help with events, committees and on our Board of Directors. MainStreet has four active committees that work together to plan, promote and preserve our downtown. We are happy to sit down with you to go over these in more detail with you and find one that matches your time and interests. Get involved in YOUR community!

Residents: Check Out Our Downtown Calendar and Events Page!
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Keep up with everything going on downtown and don't miss a thing. Make sure you bookmark www.downtownbatavia.com to make it easier to find us! Also, our new downtown Batavia brochure is available at our office or by clicking HERE.If you are new to the community it will help you get around or if you've lived here and are hosting friends of company, send it along to them so they can plan their own fun.

Organizations: We Want to Hear from You!
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The best way to grow your organization is to network so let MainStreet help you promote your downtown event. Our event calendar is available for you to promote your downtown Batavia activity open to the public by emailing sue@downtownbatavia.com. You can also phone the office and we'll add you to the calendar 630-761-3528.

Remember that every non-profit group that benefits Batavia receives one free booth at the Farmers' Market. The Market runs from the end of June through October. Seasonal registration begins in April. Phone Sue Fricano at 630-761-3528 for more information. Community groups serving Batavia also receive a free space at BatFest.

Residents and organizations are encouraged to join MainStreet as a financial partner to

reach our vision "to help create a unique and vital downtown that embraces history, celebrates the arts, preserves our natural environment and promotes quality events to instill a ‘sense of place’ in our community." Click on the "Shop Batavia MainStreet" tab and select partnership.

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